The guitar used for this recording was made by Stephan Connor.
Recording & Production
This album features seven world premiere recordings of works by contemporary Spanish composers.
Composition History
The search for cultural identity through the arts in Spain was stifled by the fascist intolerance of the Franco regime (1936-1975) and lay dormant until its demise.
Album & Artwork
The album's cover painting, La Fragua de Vulcano, was commissioned by Adam Levin and created by Leo D'Lázaro.
Performer Biography
Adam Levin, the guitarist on this album, commissioned thirty solo guitar works from four generations of contemporary Spanish composers between 2008 and 2011.
Historical Context
The Fulbright Program, which provided a grant for the research behind this album, was established in 1946 to promote world peace through cultural and educational exchange.
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